It seems that as soon as a great comedian dies, the rats in the walls can't wait to denigrate the memory of the laughter and happiness he/she brought to millions. The latest to receive the poisoned chalice is I understand, the magnificent Spike Milligan. OK - some thread creep but for me, nothing can blacken the memory of Bob Hope who proved he was a good actor as well as a great funny man. Watch "Beau James" some time.